Dear Wendy (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2005, Dear Wendy is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, running about 105 minutes. “One shot is all it takes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a blue-collar American town, a group of teens bands together to form the Dandies, a gang of gunslingers led by Dick Dandelion. Following a code of strict pacifism at odds with the fact that they all carry guns, the group eventually lets in Sebastian, the grandson of Dick's childhood nanny, Clarabelle, who fears the other gangs in the area. Dick and company try to protect Clarabelle, but events transpire that push the gang past posturing.
Who’s in it. Dear Wendy stars Jamie Bell as Dick Dandelion, Bill Pullman as Krugsby, Michael Angarano as Freddie and Alison Pill as Susan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dear Wendy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Wendy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Wendy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Wendy (2005)?
- In CA, Dear Wendy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dear Wendy worth watching?
- Dear Wendy holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Wendy?
- Dear Wendy stars Jamie Bell, Bill Pullman, Michael Angarano, Alison Pill and Mark Webber.
- When was Dear Wendy released?
- Dear Wendy was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.